GET HELPFUL TIPS ON OUR
Blog
Want to know how to travel more, while spending less? Curious what to pack for your trip? Looking for the best gifts for travelers? We’re sharing a variety of helpful travel tips to help you before, during, and after your adventures.
HOW CAN WE HELP YOU TRAVEL?
- All
- Backpacking
- Budgeting
- Camping
- Gear
- Hiking
- Products We Love
- Travel Planning
- Packing Lists
- Road Trips
- Traveling with a Dog
Our Van Conversion Cost, Tour, & Mistakes
In this post we’re sharing our van conversion cost, plus all of the items we used, the mistakes we made, and so much more! WE DID IT!!!! After almost 7 months of blood (not much thankfully!), sweat (the Texas heat is no joke!), and many tears (mostly Kathryn lol), we FINISHED OUR VAN CONVERSION! And…
6 upgrades to our van conversion (after 3+ years of van life)
In this post we are sharing upgrades we made to our van conversion after 3+ years of van life. After over 3 years of almost full time van life in our van Brisket, we’ve made some upgrades! Back in 2019, we bought a 2019 170 WB Mercedes Sprinter van and spent 7 months converting it…
Our must-have items for van life
We lived in our self-converted Sprinter van for over 6 years, and over time we’ve learned a lot about what items are truly helpful to have while on the road and in our smaller space. And in this post we are sharing our must-have items for van life, ranging from daily used items in the…
The Ultimate Guide to Visiting Rocky Mountain National Park
Visiting Rocky Mountain National Park? In this detailed guide we’re sharing everything you need to know before you visit, the best things to do in Rocky Mountain National Park, sample itineraries, and more! Back in 2017 we visited Rocky Mountain National Park for the first time while on a 4 day Colorado road trip, which…
The ULTIMATE Utah National Parks Road Trip Itinerary (10 days)
Hoping to explore Utah’s national parks? In this guide we’re sharing a detailed itinerary for a 10 day Utah national parks road trip! With red rocks, canyons, rivers, hoodoos, arches, and so many other mind blowing natural features, Southern Utah is a GEM in the United States. You could spend a lifetime in just the…
Van Life FAQs: Our van, logistics, daily routine, & more!
Interested in van life? In this blog we’re sharing the questions we get asked the most about van life, from why we chose our van, our build, logistics, our daily routine, and more! On January 25, 2019, we took a huge leap of faith and bought an empty cargo Sprinter van to turn into a…
3 Days in Seattle Itinerary: Local’s Guide
Heading to Seattle? Our 3 days in Seattle itinerary + guide is full of must-see attractions, coffee shops, and restaurants, perfect for first-timers to Seattle (or Seattleites looking for ideas for their next weekend adventure). We first visited Seattle in 2014 and fell madly in love with the city. It truly has everything–tons of parks,…
Our Top Travel Gear + Packing List
Fitting your life into a suitcase for X number of days can be a bit overwhelming. While the days leading up to a vacation are filled with excitement, they can also be filled with stress and chaos as you try to wrap up any work, figure out what to bring, and then actually complete the…
Our Experience with the 52 Hike Challenge
At the beginning of this year, we set a few goals to achieve throughout 2018, one of which being completing the 52 Hike Challenge, which is a challenge to do 52 hikes throughout the year (ideally 1 a week). And we’re SO EXCITED to share that as of October 21st, we are done with the…
The Best Rainy Day Activities in Seattle
What is there to do in Seattle when it rains? Despite being an outdoorsy city, there are still many fun things to do, even when the weather isn’t ideal. We’re sharing our favorite rainy day activities in Seattle that will help you survive (and enjoy!) those rainy days! Ah, the rainy season in Seattle —you…
5 Fun Seattle Neighborhoods to Explore
One of the things that makes Seattle special are all of the quaint, unique, and fun neighborhoods that surround the city. As you walk the tree lined streets, you often forget that you’re just a few miles from downtown. We love having the ability to escape the hustle and bustle of the city so easily…
Eating, Sightseeing, & Avoiding Pickpockets in Barcelona
Oh Barcelona, a dreamy city full of gorgeous architecture, delicious food (tapas anyone?!), and rich history. As our Instagram followers may have seen, I (Kathryn) spent all of last week in this wonderful city for work. I just started a new job a month ago for a fully remote tech company and every year the company does…
Must-Visit Coffee Shops in Seattle
Seattle is known for having amazing coffee! In this blog post, we’re sharing our must-visit coffee shops in Seattle that combine both high quality coffee, cool spaces, and a great experience! From the moment we moved to Seattle, we have made it one of our goals to explore as many local coffee shops as possible.…
Never Miss an Adventure
Sign up to get travel updates, guides, vlogs, and other resources delivered straight to your inbox once a month!